Already georeferenced satellite imageries for 1987, 1994 and 2005 were used to study the land cover
changes in the Kagoro forest. The results of the study revealed that settlement and cultivated area increased
between 1987 and 2005 by 72 and 17.77% respectively while undisturbed forest decreased 24.06%. This result
shows a significant depletion of the Kagoro forest as a consequence of human activities particularly cultivation
for agricultural purposes. At the present rate, the forest is in danger of being destroyed and laid bare in the
nearest future. T his trend has implication for global carbon dioxide loading and temperature.